DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION GOLETA, Calif., March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), a global leader in designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel, and accessories, today announced an update to the actions the Company is taking in response to COVID-19.
On March 19, as a measure to combat the spread of COVID-19, California Governor Gavin Newsom implemented a statewide order for all residents to stay at home, reducing all activity to essential needs only. In response to this mandate, Deckers Brands has further adjusted its operations as follows.
MORENO VALLEY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
The Company's distribution center located in Moreno Valley, California will temporarily close, beginning Friday March 20. Impacted employees will receive pay and benefits for a temporary period while the Company works to address the full impact of this new order. Management will continue to evaluate and respond to this evolving situation.
This distribution center is one of two warehouses that services domestic operations of the Company. A portion of domestic orders are also fulfilled through a third-party logistics provider in Pennsylvania, which is currently in operation.
ECOMMERCE PLATFORM
Ecommerce platforms for UGG and HOKA ONE ONE continue to be available to consumers. However, due to the temporary closure of the Moreno Valley distribution center, domestic product availability may be limited, and shipping times may be delayed until normal warehouse operations resume. Also related to the closure of the California-based warehouse, domestic ecommerce orders for the Teva, Sanuk and Koolaburra brands are temporarily suspended. Customer service teams continue to support all of the Company's brands remotely and are available to assist.
The Company will continue to monitor this fluid situation and will dynamically adjust its operations as deemed necessary.
About Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel, and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high-performance activities. The Company's portfolio of brands includes UGG®, Koolaburra®, HOKA ONE ONE®, Teva®, and Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has over 40 years of history building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.
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